Ingredients
1 pound dried great northern beans6 cups water3 carrots, sliced3 celery ribs, sliced2 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 bay leaves1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation
Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened.
Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Return to Dutch oven. Add 6 cups water, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bay leaves, tomatoes, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours or until the beans are tender.
Discard bay leaves. Add oil and heat through.
